In another sign the economy is recovering, U.S. builders started work last month on the most single-family homes in six months, and asked for permits to build even more. The Commerce Department says the construction increased by seven percent in August. Wendy Gillette reports.

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Builders ramp up housing starts

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In another sign the economy is recovering, U.S. builders started work last month on the most single-family homes in six months, and asked for permits to build even more. The Commerce Department says the construction increased by seven percent in August. Wendy Gillette reports.